Air Force

War in the air developed from its infancy in the First World War, to become an integral part of modern combat during the second. Pilots, air crew and ground crew of all nations faced tough conditions and immense danger during both world wars as they did battle among the clouds. Tell us their stories. (Image: © RAF Air Historical CH5245)

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Aircraftman 1st Class David Nicholson Cotton, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Remembrance TRIPOLI WAR CEMETERY

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Flying Officer James Duncan Mactavish Baillie, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Remembrance ARDROSSAN CEMETERY

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Andrew Hood Mclaren DFC, 233 Sqdn., Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Remembrance RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Frederick Arthur Read, 1654 Heavy Conversion Unit, RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Raymond Ewart Woods 1288560, 684 Sqdn., RAFVR - Mosquito Navigator

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Sergeant Alan Whewell 742715, 58 Sqdn., RAFVR - Pilot, his brother, also a pilot, also died

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

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